I started loading on a Herters single stage machine around 1966. Sorry I sold it for an RCBS Jr., but the Jr was a better looking press. I managed to buy a 450 sometime in the 1980s then sold it and bought the 550B in the late 80s. I have loaded thousands of .38, .357 and .44 Mag and Special over the last 25 plus years. Most of the time it runs like a well oiled machine, but it will sometimes stumble and have to be adjusted, cleaned etc to get running again. No big deal as this does not happen often. Its like getting your car serviced, just needs to be done regularly.
The 650 and other machines arrived after I owned mine, and it has provided great service for a good many years. It does all I need to do.

I have not used other machines, so will not comment, but I'm glad I have a Dillon and have been more than pleased with it.

__________________
Richard Gillespie
FBINA 102